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5:20 PM ET, November 15, 2010

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Rob Shuter / PopEater:
Source: Jessica Simpson Not Getting a Prenup, to Papa Joe's Chagrin  —  If you think it's odd that Jessica Simpson announced she's tying the knot to former footballer, Eric Johnson, just days after her ex, Nick Lachey, announced his engagement to long-time girlfriend, Vanessa Minnillo …
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Us Weekly:
Nick Lachey Speaks Out on Jessica Simpson's Surprise Engagement  —  Nick Lachey wishes nothing but the best for ex Jessica Simpson, who got engaged to Eric Johnson a week after Lachey, 37, popped the question to Vanessa Minnillo.  —  “I will say the same thing I always say: I wish her the very best …
Us Weekly:
Us POLL: Jessica or Vanessa: Who Has the Hotter Engagement Ring?  —  A week after UsMagazine.com broke the news that Nick Lachey popped the question to Vanessa Minnillo, Us first reported that Lachey's ex, Jessica Simpson, got engaged to Eric Johnson.  —  Minnillo, 30, is wearing a platinum …
Discussion: I'm Not Obsessed and Cele|bitchy
Alison Schwartz / People.com:
Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey's Engagements: Timing Is Just a Coincidence  —  It is the ultimate race to the altar!  —  Nearly five years after Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey split - a mutual decision after three years of marriage - both stars are officially ready for round two.
Us Weekly:
Why Jessica Simpson Got Engaged So Fast  —  Jessica Simpson fans were shocked Sunday when UsMagazine.com broke the news that she and former NFL star Eric Johnson are engaged.  —  Only six months ago, the two stepped out as a couple after meeting through friends.
Cspargo / Hollywood Life:
Willow Palin — Will Sarah Palin's Daughter Be The Next Teen Mom?  —  The gorgeous 16-year-old daughter of Sarah seems to be pretty popular with the boys of Wasilla and, if she's learned anything from her big sister, being a teen mom is pretty lucrative!  —  Sarah Palin's eldest daughter Bristol came …
Discussion: Gossip Cop
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Zach Dionne / PopEater:
'Sarah Palin's Alaska' Scores Massive Ratings for TLC
Discussion: Joe. My. God.
Marco / X17 Online:
Sarah Palin's Documentary Series Breaks Records For TLC
Discussion: E! Online and Reuters
James Hibberd / Hollywood Reporter:
'Sarah Palin's Alaska' Breaks TLC Ratings Record
Adam Sachs / GQ:
Babe of the Year: Scarlett Johansson  —  The Megans and Milas and Blakes may come and go with the usual ebb and flow of the multiplex, but our (somewhat unhealthy) fascination with one woman endures
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Zach Dionne / PopEater:
Scarlett Johansson Joins GQ's Men of the Year
Discussion: Oh, The Scandal! and Perez Hilton
PopEater:
Taylor Momsen's Shake 'N Bake Commercial [Video]  —  Way before the rebellious Taylor Momsen was sporting heavy eyeliner and fronting a rock band, she was as cute as a button, starring in Shake 'N Bake commercials.  The adorable ad, which aired in 1997, just recently surfaced online.
John H. Richardson / Esquire:
Christian Bale May Kill Someone Yet  —  When a rage for authenticity meets a passionate fakery meets a workingman's attitude, you get this guy.  An actor of great dimension — just don't call him that.  And he'll probably win some big award for his role in The Fighter, but don't dare tell him that.
TMZ.com:
Sebastian Bach Arrested for Biting at Canadian Bar  —  Former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach was arrested in Ontario, Canada early this morning after cops say he smashed a wine glass at a downtown bar ... and then BIT the owner!!!  —  According to reports, the drama all began when the singer got into a …
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Qmi Agency / Toronto Sun:
PETERBOROUGH, Ont.  - Rock and heavy metal singer Sebastian Bach …
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
PHOTO: Courteney Cox & David Arquette Reunite  —  This weekend brought a family day for the Cox-Arquettes.  —  Though Courteney Cox and David Arquette have separated, the two, accompanied by daughter Coco, were nothing but smiles at the Old Navy Rock & Bowl event at Pinz in Studio City, Calif., on Saturday
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Elizabeth Townsend / PopEater:
They're With Coco: ‘Still in Love’ Courteney and David Focus on Daughter
Discussion: Perez Hilton, X17 Online and omg!
New York Post:
Snooki's birthday bash to be sponsored by LifeStyles condoms  —  Tweet  —  Snooki is planning a huge New York birthday blowout — sponsored by a major condom firm.  The MTV “Jersey Shore” star is throwing the bash in a VIP room at Pacha on Saturday night.  And she's got some major backing — LifeStyles — as the party's sponsor.
TMZ.com:
Mel Gibson Admits Slapping, Not Hitting Oksana  —  TMZ has obtained Mel Gibson's sworn declaration in the custody war with Oksana Grigorieva, in which Mel admits slapping Oksana because he says she was so hysterical she was endangering the baby ... but he denies hitting her.
The Superficial:
Bill Clinton's in 'The Hangover 2′ Now  —  While conveniently in Thailand “delivering a speech” over the weekend, Bill Clinton managed to land himself one of those The Hangover 2 cameos everyone's always talking about.  People reports: … Awesome.  Just great.
Discussion: Splash and MTV Movies Blog
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People.com:
Bill Clinton Joins Cast of The Hangover 2
RADAR:
Rachel Uchitel Speaks Out On Tiger Affair - ‘I Am Not A Whore’  —  Rachel Uchitel attempted to show her kinder, gentler side in an interview with the UK Daily Mail this weekend, in which she discussed her image in the wake of the Tiger Woods scandal, past tragedies and future aspirations, and RadarOnline.com has all the details for you.
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Doug / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Gordon Ramsay's Mistress Writes Open Letter To His Wife  —  The postman has a special delivery for Mrs. Gordon Ramsay.  —  The fiery television chef, who last week wrote an open letter to his mother-in-law begging for forgiveness after firing her husband (his father-in-law) …
David Germain / The Huffington Post:
Daniel Radcliffe: Emma Watson Kisses ‘Like An Animal’  —  WHAT'S YOUR REACTION? … LONDON — Daniel Radcliffe was expecting a tender embrace when it came time to kiss co-star Emma Watson in the new “Harry Potter” film.  What he got was torrid necking, Watson working magic with her lips “like an animal,” he said.
TMZ.com:
Angelina — Ready to Unleash ENTIRE Rap Song  —  Angelina from “Jersey Shore” was so blown away by the instant popularity of a leaked 60-second teaser of her new rap song ... that she's finally agreed to release the ENTIRE THING for your listening pleasure!  —  Angelina had tried desperately …
James Hibberd / Hollywood Reporter:
Jungle Fever: NBC Orders ‘Wild’ Dating Show  —  Survival shows are popular.  Dating shows are popular.  Now NBC and Endemol are conducting a high-concept mad-science experiment to fuse the two genres together.  —  Introducing Love in the Wild, a new series coming to NBC that puts singles looking …
 
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Kirstin Benson / Hollywood Life:
‘Shake It Up’ Star Bella Thorne On Being The Next Miley Cyrus …
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Dan Mangan / New York Post:
Judge tosses Michael Douglas' ex-wife's bid for ‘Wall Street’ money
Discussion: PopEater, RADAR, PoorBritney.com and Gawker
Jon Ronson / Guardian:
Justin Bieber: One day with the most Googled name on the planet
The Superficial:
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Jon / Egotastic!:
Kourtney Kardashian Pictures Step Up Her Kardashian Game
Sarah / People.com:
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Arasu Kannagi Basil / Reuters:
OpenAI and Reddit partner to bring Reddit content to ChatGPT and more via Reddit's Data API, bring new AI tools to Reddit, and make OpenAI a Reddit ad partner

Mia Sato / The Verge:
Memo: Gannett is adding AI-generated summaries to the top of some stories, with a disclaimer at the bottom; some USA Today stories already show the summaries

Steven Waldman / @stevenwaldman:
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